Other Symptoms...
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Acupuncture for Fibromyalgia and Fatigue
As many of us who suffer from Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome there is no cure for either of these illnesses so if we contract them we...
Balance Problems and Dizziness
Dizziness, light-headedness and problems with balance are distressing, but can also cause major problems in everyday life, including nausea, problems with c...
Bladder Problems in Fibromyalgia Syndrome
As well as the key symptoms of the disorder – muscle and joint pain, tenderness at trigger points and fatigue – people with fibromyalgia syndrome...
Blurred or Double Vision and Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Fibromyalgia syndrome is a disorder that causes abnormal sensitivity to touch and pain, along with muscle stiffness and chronic tiredness. People...
Colour Blindness and Fibromyalgia
Some individuals are born colour blind but others through the course of their lives find their ability to differentiate between varying colours becomes impaired...
Depression as a Symptom of Fibromyalgia
Many of us suffer from depression for a variety of different reasons and although whilst suffering from this depression seems as though it will...
Experiencing Disorientation
As we have discussed there are some similarities between the condition known as Fibromyalgia and the condition known as M.E (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis). And one such...
Fibromyalgia and M.E: Often Misdiagnosed
There are many people in the United Kingdom who have been diagnosed with either Fibromyalgia or M.E (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) but there are...
Fibromyalgia and Migraines
Many hundreds of thousands of people in the United Kingdom alone suffer from migraine headaches and a considerable number of these people also suffer from the...
Fibromyalgia and the Central Nervous System
Fibromyalgia, just like Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – or M.E (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) can have an affect on the Central Nervous System which can...
Fibromyalgia and the Thyroid
The thyroid is a gland in the neck. Thyroid-stimulating hormone triggers the thyroid to use iodine from the diet to produce hormones called thyroxin (T4 – contains...
Heartburn and Fibromyalgia Syndrome
As well as the main symptoms muscle pain, tenderness and fatigue, people with fibromyalgia syndrome can get a range of gastrointestinal symptoms. These include...
Light Sensitivity
Light sensitivity or Photophobia is a condition that affects a great number of people in the United Kingdom – some without their actually knowing it.
Those who...
Living with Tinnitus
Tinnitus (from the Latin word which means ringing) is a condition that affects around one tenth of the population at any given time. The condition can be e...
Mould and Yeast Infections
There are many sufferers of Fibromyalgia and M.E (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) who will find themselves at some time suffering from a mould or yeast infection. This is...
Muscle Twitches in Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Muscle twitches, muscle spasms and cramps and restless legs seem to be common symptoms in fibromyalgia syndrome – one US doctor reported muscle...
Night Terrors and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
What are Night Terrors?
Night Terrors - contrary to what many people might think - are not the same as nightmares. Indeed where a nightmare...
Problems with Speech
One problem that many Fibromyalgia and M.E (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) sufferers encounter from time to time is problems with their speech. This is something that...
Restless Leg Syndrome
Have you ever been dropping off to sleep and found yourself rudely awakened as you kick out with your foot? If so you have experienced Restless Leg Syndrome or...
Seasonal Affective Disorder and Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Nearly everybody finds that their mood changes with the seasons, but these changes are much more extreme for people with seasonal affective...
Shortness of Breath
Many of us at one time or another will have - or indeed will - suffer from shortness of breath. It is something that may have no underlying medical condition causing...
Skin Rashes and Fibromyalgia Syndrome
The most common symptoms of fibromyalgia syndrome are the widespread muscle pain and allodynia (an extreme pain response to pressure). Some...
Skin Tags
A skin tag - or to give it its medical term an Acrochordon - is a benign growth of skin that is quite common and more often than not is nothing to worry too much...
Sweats and Flushes
A common problem among sufferers of Fibromyalgia and M.E (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) are sweats and flushes which can come and go without any warning being given....
The Weather and Fibromyalgia Syndrome
The symptoms of fibromyalgia syndrome can vary according to the weather. A study in 1981 looked at the affect of weather on fibromyalgia syndrome...
